Pumpkin Banana Oatmeal

Name: Pumpkin Banana Oatmeal
Prep time: 1 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 6 min
Ingredients: 2 c skim milk; 1 c pure pumpkin; 1 tbs pumpkin pie spice; 1 tsp vanilla; 1/4 tsp salt; 2 c old fashioned oats; 2 bananas (thinly sliced); 1/4 c walnuts (chopped); 1/4 c flax seed meal; Mixed berries (optional topping)

Pumpkin Banana Oatmeal with Walnuts – tastes like pie in a bowl.

September is a wonderful time of year when Summer welcomes Fall. This beautiful exchange was ever so apparent during my latest visit to the farmer’s market where ripe berries were being sold next to acorn squash and Brussels sprouts. Despite my love of Fall (and all things pumpkin), I plan to savor every last berry until Summer fades into the sunset.

Today’s oatmeal recipe is a classic example of breakfast around our house. It is more of a method than a recipe. Here are my secrets to good oatmeal:

What are the secrets to good oatmeal?

Natural Sweetness: Ripe bananas and berries eliminate the need for sugar or artificial sweeteners. Bonus? Nature’s sweeteners are full of fiber, nutrients and antioxidants.
Omega 3 Fatty Acids: Walnuts and flaxseed are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids. If you aren’t a fan of salmon or fatty fish, this is a great way to get your daily dose of omega-3’s!
Keep it Interesting: Pure pumpkin is my favorite seasonal twist on oatmeal (and smoothies and muffins). Rich in Vitamin A, fiber, and low in calories, pure pumpkin is a win, win, win. Plus, it tastes like pie.

Your spoon is waiting.

Liz Della Croce

Pumpkin Banana Oatmeal with Walnuts – tastes like pie in a bowl.

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Prep Time 1 min

Cook Time 5 mins

Total Time 6 mins

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 346 kcal

Ingredients

2 c skim milk
1 c pure pumpkin
1 tbs pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp vanilla
¼ tsp salt
2 c old fashioned oats
2 bananas thinly sliced
¼ c walnuts chopped
¼ c flax seed meal
Mixed berries optional topping

Instructions

In a medium sauce pot, whisk together milk, pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla and salt over medium heat.
Once milk mixture starts to bubble around the edges, stir in oats, bananas, walnuts and flax seed.
Stir mixture and reduce heat to low.
Cook 3-4 additional minutes or until oatmeal has reached desired consistency, stirring frequently.
Top with berries if you wish!

Chef’s Notes

Nutritional Information (per serving): 346 calories, 10.5 g fat, 1.4 g sat fat, 1 mg cholesterol, 209 mg sodium, 53.5 g carb, 10.5 g fiber, 13 g protein. (Excellent source of Vitamin A, good source Calcium, Iron and Vitamin C.)

Nutrition

Calories: 346kcalCarbohydrates: 53.5gProtein: 13gFat: 10.5gSaturated Fat: 1.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9.1gCholesterol: 1mgFiber: 10.5gSugar: 14.9g

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Comments

LunchingMomma

September 26, 2012 at 10:11 pm

Since this (uber delicious looking) recipe calls for pure pumpkin- you’re meaning non-canned pumpkin, right? Or is it about the amount from a pie pumpkin? I’ve found both pumpkin pie in a can, as well as regular (non-spiced) pumpkin in can. Which is the best, when you don’t have time for fresh pumpkin?

- The Lemon Bowl
  
  September 28, 2012 at 7:23 am
  
  I always use 100% pure pumpkin! That way I can season the way I wish to season. :-)